Mungo/Pooncarie/Top Hut - SA/Vic/NSW Border Run '09 from SA

masterbrewer · 11-06-2009, 04:16 AM

Did I mention it was HOT!

Now The Report:

Knowing we were heading for a "stinker" of a hot weekend in outback south-west NSW with 40C + expected everyday

, we decided to get the mandatory

"Bakery stop" out the way early

meeting TonyRDR (DR650), bwvtom (Tiger), Sundowner (Super Tenere), Raff (DRZ400) & a nervous 1WD (KTM990) (after last years major off)

at the Birdwood cafe/bakery.

It was a quick blast east of Palmer to the Punthari turnoff.

1WD was showing slight signs of apprehension in the background when we turned onto the first of mainly all dirt roads planned to the Mouth of the Mullaroo on the Murray River, between Renmark & Mildura.

After flat & flowing well formed mallee roads we descended into Lenger Flora Santuary

and over Black Hill for a short strip of down hill sand to get the heart pumping.

Good to see someone else loves a TDM

Turning into the dense & narrowing undergrowth of the eerie "Wolf Creek" nick named track waiting for the others to arrive ........

I looked over my shoulder & could feel the full vibes of this area sink in, as a sense of being watched overwhelmed me

hightailing it out of the area with my imagination of a silent murder/burial being on the cards, a front end loader suddenly appeared hot on my heels, making it even more real

.......................

After that experience, it was uneventfull through Bakara Well to the Loxton Pizza Bar and their fabulous Steak Sandwiches

which everyone confirmed met expectations.

It was during this gastronomic delight, Preditor strolled across the road to inform us that the "Wagon of Wisdom" & the "Trailer of Treachery" were safe & well & our "food"

was being well looked after. HumanOne, DogsBody, Drago & Spaino were refueling around the corner & it was decided refreshments were in order & the local Working Mans' Club waterhole seemed appropriate

It wasn't long before KevS69, his son James & Aussieotto also arrived & we "had a convoy" to Lindsay Island, stopping only to "refuel"

at Renmark, where Guzzimike arrived direct from WA & joined our group.

It was here that we found out how 1WD saw the world through KTM eyes

The Trailer of Treachery looking its best

Entering the "Principality of Lindsay Island" called for a toast

Some didn't even wait for the dust to settle at the Mouth of the Mullaroo

The Global Financial Crisis had obviously reached further than one had thought, with the Mayoral chair some what downsized this year

After another fantastic night of frivolity, Dogsbody led us on a tour of the island & its interesting past

Arriving at the Pooncarie campsite by the Darling River we found oursleves surrounded by three wheeled monsters & something akin to a "still"

Another fantastic night at the Pooncarie hotel & then onto Top Hutt Station the next day

for a continuation of the "Mullaroo Council" meeting being called to order

Of course Chef Dogsbody excelled with his catering of his famous "C#*t chops?". Mind you I think it is all becoming a bit of a racket .....eer

Wow! ........ I think I'm in love

overseen by the much relieved 1WD after successfuly achieving his first Top Hut adventure

, he was on top of the world ........ or at least the truck

Arising next morning after "the Meeting" lasting most of the night

, much to the annoyance of some of the nearby rip van winkles in the sleeping den of antiquities

although not effecting everyone

........ er not by much anyway!

With temperature expected again in the 40C's we headed due south as the crow flies

for the mighty cool Murray River

stopping occasionally to cool off along the Old Mail Route back to Renmark

To be greeted again by The Couger & his ladened River Rover.

Although this support vehicle has its limitations, it was much appreciated, thanks Couger

That night we were blessed

with one hell of an electrical storm passing directly overhead with strong gusting dusty winds & sweet F A else.

After another dip in the Murray River the next morning we said farewell to the Rover

to hit Bakara Well once more, with MikeF finally getting a handle on his KLR & a big smile on his face

Another great trip with great mates.

cya again soon

GB · 11-06-2009, 04:37 AM

Great mates with great legs

Fun times, thanks for sharing them with us

Thorne · 11-06-2009, 06:26 AM

Thks for sharing.....

Aussie Trev · 11-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Great read MB. Out of ten, how do you rate a support vehicle now??

masterbrewer · 11-06-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRTrev

Great read MB. Out of ten, how do you rate a support vehicle now??

............ I think I must be getting old

pops · 11-06-2009, 04:23 PM

Another great ride report Kym thank you for posting .

Yep to hot

HumanOne · 11-07-2009, 12:27 PM

Great to see some more shots from last weekend

Cementing the shed floor this weekend doesn't seem nearly as much fun as we had in Pooncarie and Top Hut

zadok · 11-07-2009, 12:57 PM

Magnificent trip. Looks like you guys had a great time.

tripodtiger · 11-07-2009, 02:57 PM

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Not the noise in the morning though! Was that you lot? Did you need the temperature to get down to 30 deg before you got warmed up!?
It's alright now, I've got some sleep since then.

all balls525 · 11-08-2009, 01:47 PM

Well done again MB, top ride report

Cheers

all balls

TouringDave · 11-08-2009, 04:52 PM

MB, fantastic pics!

Looked like a hot but FUN weekend!

pugsley · 11-09-2009, 01:37 AM

Another Great RR MB thank you!

Shmerel · 11-10-2009, 02:14 AM

some top shots.

love it. thanks!

havafati · 11-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Awesome report loved the pics

ararat · 09-13-2010, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pops

Another great ride report Kym thank you for posting .

Yep to hot

Great report and great photos but this looks like the future...

11-06-2009, 04:16 AM	#1
masterbrewer ^OP TDMster Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Oddometer: 2,202	Mungo/Pooncarie/Top Hut - SA/Vic/NSW Border Run '09 from SA Did I mention it was HOT! Now The Report: Knowing we were heading for a "stinker" of a hot weekend in outback south-west NSW with 40C + expected everyday , we decided to get the mandatory "Bakery stop" out the way early meeting TonyRDR (DR650), bwvtom (Tiger), Sundowner (Super Tenere), Raff (DRZ400) & a nervous 1WD (KTM990) (after last years major off) at the Birdwood cafe/bakery. It was a quick blast east of Palmer to the Punthari turnoff. 1WD was showing slight signs of apprehension in the background when we turned onto the first of mainly all dirt roads planned to the Mouth of the Mullaroo on the Murray River, between Renmark & Mildura. After flat & flowing well formed mallee roads we descended into Lenger Flora Santuary and over Black Hill for a short strip of down hill sand to get the heart pumping. Good to see someone else loves a TDM Turning into the dense & narrowing undergrowth of the eerie "Wolf Creek" nick named track waiting for the others to arrive ........ I looked over my shoulder & could feel the full vibes of this area sink in, as a sense of being watched overwhelmed me hightailing it out of the area with my imagination of a silent murder/burial being on the cards, a front end loader suddenly appeared hot on my heels, making it even more real ....................... After that experience, it was uneventfull through Bakara Well to the Loxton Pizza Bar and their fabulous Steak Sandwiches which everyone confirmed met expectations. It was during this gastronomic delight, Preditor strolled across the road to inform us that the "Wagon of Wisdom" & the "Trailer of Treachery" were safe & well & our "food" was being well looked after. HumanOne, DogsBody, Drago & Spaino were refueling around the corner & it was decided refreshments were in order & the local Working Mans' Club waterhole seemed appropriate It wasn't long before KevS69, his son James & Aussieotto also arrived & we "had a convoy" to Lindsay Island, stopping only to "refuel" at Renmark, where Guzzimike arrived direct from WA & joined our group. It was here that we found out how 1WD saw the world through KTM eyes The Trailer of Treachery looking its best Entering the "Principality of Lindsay Island" called for a toast Some didn't even wait for the dust to settle at the Mouth of the Mullaroo The Global Financial Crisis had obviously reached further than one had thought, with the Mayoral chair some what downsized this year After another fantastic night of frivolity, Dogsbody led us on a tour of the island & its interesting past Arriving at the Pooncarie campsite by the Darling River we found oursleves surrounded by three wheeled monsters & something akin to a "still" Another fantastic night at the Pooncarie hotel & then onto Top Hutt Station the next day for a continuation of the "Mullaroo Council" meeting being called to order Of course Chef Dogsbody excelled with his catering of his famous "C#t chops?". Mind you I think it is all becoming a bit of a racket .....eer Wow! ........ I think I'm in love overseen by the much relieved 1WD after successfuly achieving his first Top Hut adventure , he was on top of the world ........ or at least the truck Arising next morning after "the Meeting" lasting most of the night , much to the annoyance of some of the nearby rip van winkles in the sleeping den of antiquities although not effecting everyone ........ er not by much anyway! With temperature expected again in the 40C's we headed due south as the crow flies for the mighty cool Murray River stopping occasionally to cool off along the Old Mail Route back to Renmark To be greeted again by The Couger & his ladened River Rover. Although this support vehicle has its limitations, it was much appreciated, thanks Couger That night we were blessed with one hell of an electrical storm passing directly overhead with strong gusting dusty winds & sweet F A else. After another dip in the Murray River the next morning we said farewell to the Rover to hit Bakara Well once more, with MikeF finally getting a handle on his KLR & a big smile on his face Another great trip with great mates. cya again soon __________________ Quorn Schnitzel Club 2013* masterbrewer "TDM Adventure Ride Reports" click 'HERE' *Click here to read: "Adventure Riding Assumption of Risk"** masterbrewer screwed with this post 11-22-2009 at 08:29 PM

11-06-2009, 04:37 AM	#2
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,462	Great mates with great legs Fun times, thanks for sharing them with us __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

11-06-2009, 06:26 AM	#3
Thorne Sherpa-ing around Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Lone Pine, ON, Canada Oddometer: 1,196	Thks for sharing..... __________________ I'd rather die living than live dying.

11-06-2009, 02:02 PM	#4
Aussie Trev aka DRTrev Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Gawler, South Australia Oddometer: 3,602	Great read MB. Out of ten, how do you rate a support vehicle now?? __________________ TJ 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC 2010 XT660Z Tenere 2007 DRZ400E 1982 PE175Z

11-07-2009, 12:27 PM	#7
HumanOne shows Nomadic tendencies Joined: Oct 2005 Location: occassionally Adelaide, South Australia :-) Oddometer: 1,231	Nicely posted! ... Great to see some more shots from last weekend Cementing the shed floor this weekend doesn't seem nearly as much fun as we had in Pooncarie and Top Hut __________________ "The more we are focussed on time - Past and Future - the more we miss "now" - the most precious thing there is!"

11-06-2009, 04:23 PM	#6
pops Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2007 Location: Stirling North South Australia Oddometer: 1,403	Another great ride report Kym thank you for posting . Yep to hot

11-07-2009, 12:57 PM	#8
zadok Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Port Kennedy, Western Australia Oddometer: 956	Magnificent trip. Looks like you guys had a great time. __________________ Marty F '13 Triumph Sprint GT; '04 Triumph Tiger 955i http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbu...4275.html?sl=z

11-07-2009, 02:57 PM	#9
tripodtiger I used to be SCRay Joined: Feb 2006 Location: you dont call wagga wagga wagga Oddometer: 3,900	Love it. Thanks for sharing. Not the noise in the morning though! Was that you lot? Did you need the temperature to get down to 30 deg before you got warmed up!? It's alright now, I've got some sleep since then. __________________ rayb I taught Wall St how to crash Australian RD/RZ Owners Register http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/

11-08-2009, 01:47 PM	#10
all balls525 Adventure b4 Dementure Joined: Mar 2007 Oddometer: 27	Well done again MB, top ride report Cheers all balls

11-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#11
TouringDave Ok Human Let's Ride! Joined: May 2005 Location: Frankston, Vic, Aust. Oddometer: 6,391	MB, fantastic pics! Looked like a hot but FUN weekend! __________________ K7 Strom with Chair 84 Kwaka GT750 Cafe Project 84 Kawaka GT750 Outfit Project

11-09-2009, 01:37 AM	#12
pugsley Little Man Joined: Jun 2006 Location: wollongong South Coast NSW Australia Oddometer: 619	Another Great RR MB thank you!

11-10-2009, 02:14 AM	#13
Shmerel ™ Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Where my soul takes me Oddometer: 11,152	some top shots. love it. thanks!

11-10-2009, 02:17 PM	#14
havafati Yassdafarian Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Yass, NSW, Australia Oddometer: 1,429	Good Stuff Awesome report loved the pics __________________ Havafati Films - hand made for your viewing pleasure

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